Family Support Worker – Refuge

We have an exciting opportunity to work for our organisation providing a high quality service as a Family Support Worker based within the Refuge to support those who experience Domestic Abuse (DA). Your role will be to support the families living in the refuge, empowering, keeping the safety of them and their children central to your interventions, helping them navigate life after leaving an abusive relationship.

We are looking for an individual who is committed to working in a multi-agency setting, which is fast-paced and different everyday. You will be joining our caring, strong and hardworking team.

MK-ACT is an equal opportunities employer committed to quality, equality diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to safer recruitment procedures and regulations and an enhanced DBS check.

Family Support Worker – Refuge

Location: MK Act Office, Milton Keynes

Hours: 21 hours per week (3 days)

Salary: £14,698.32 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Reporting to: Refuge Deputy Manager

Based at Milton Keynes refuges

As a Family Support Worker, you will have a caseload of women who will have support plans that you will put in place and oversee as well as working with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the refuge. You will have the ability to keep accurate records and data and be able to work to deadlines. You will have a solid understanding of DA and its effects on victims and children, be proactive and have a person-centred approach.

The post holder will be expected to drive the company vehicles and will require a full clean driving licence held for a minimum of two years (insurance requirement for use of work vehicles). You will have experience of working in a multi-agency setting and undertaking face-to-face work with clients. It is desirable but not essential that you hold either IDVA/DAPA qualification.

The ability to speak a foreign language, together with a strong understanding of the needs of minoritised communities is also desirable but not essential

This post is open to female applicants only under Schedule 9 (Part
1) of the Equality act 2010.

Closing date: 27 January